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La Balance

1982Movie1 h 43 minR

CrimeThriller
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–69%
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–69%

Summary

A Paris police detective plays rough with a prostitute and her pimp/lover, whom he wants as an informant.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

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Directed by
Bob Swaim
Written by
Bob Swaim

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Facts

November 10, 1982 · 1 h 43 min · R

Released
November 10, 1982
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream La Balance?"

Questions about La Balance

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream La Balance?

Criterion

In the United States, La Balance streams on Criterion. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is La Balance worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.5).

Will I feel good after watching La Balance?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is La Balance in English?

French

No, it was made in French.